Which of the following is an acceptable record of attendance at required training?

All of these

Receipt for training materials

Training certificate

Attendance roster

20

Which of the following is an effective technique for administering road tests?

Use a different course for each driver

Assert your authority

Engage the driver in conversation

Give the driver a constructive review

21

What should a supervisor do at the scene of an accident?

Instruct the driver not to provide any information to the police

Set out warning devices

Recalculate the company's accident rate

Gather information

22

What is the best way to verify the accuracy of log book entries made by drivers?

Compare with the log book entries of other drivers

Review other documents which reflect place and time

Administer a lie-detector test

Make sure that all required entries have been made

23

Under what circumstances is an exemption allowed for pre-employment alcohol and drug testing?

The applicant was in a random pool for the past year

The applicant's last test results were negative

The applicant has never been involved in an accident of any kind

The applicant has been ticketed for a moving violation for the past five years

24

The exoneration card in the accident kit should be filled out by the driver and given to the other parties.

True

False

25

What characterizes the drivers who are the most dissatisfied with company pay, dispatchers and top management?

Had unrealistic expectations about the job

Aren't paid enough

Did not graduate from high school

Did not attend a good driving school

26

It is lawful for an employer to require a prospective employee to undergo a physical examination, as long as _________________.

Neither answer is correct

The prospective employee has a disability

No offer of employment has been made

Both answers are correct

27

Any inquiry by the employer about an employee's physical condition must be _________________.

Job related

Neither answer is correct

Consistent with business necessity

Both answers are correct

28

Of the following, which is the best way to increase driver retention?

Tie recruiter bonuses to the number of drivers hired

Make sure recruiters emphasize the good things about the company

Offer higher pay than any other company

Give candidates realistic job profile

29

The accident investigator's report to company management should be completely objective, with no personal opinions included.

True

False

30

Driver Sands was involved in an accident where the driver of the other vehicle was injured and taken to the hospital. Is Driver Sands required to submit to alcohol and drug testing?

Yes, testing is always required when there is bodily injury

Yes, but only if Driver Sands also received a citation for a moving violation

Definitely not

Yes, but only if the truck also had to be towed away

31

Which of the following is an item required to be completed on the Driver's Daily Log to be in compliance with the FMCSRs?

Home terminal address

Driver's signature/certification

Starting point or place

Vehicle's odometer reading

32

What is the key to an accident being classified as non-preventable?

The driver took every possible preventative action

The driver did not receive a citation

The other driver received a citation

The driver did everything that could reasonably be expected

33

Questions posed during an interview should cover which of the following areas?

Personal and home life

Previous employment experience

All of these

Past medical history

34

What is one thing to look for when evaluating whether training materials will be effective?

Content matches the objectives

Design is complex

Student manual requires extensive note-taking

Materials are written at college reading level

35

Which of the following must drivers of placarded vehicles avoid, if at all possible?

All of these

Refueling the vehicle

Tunnels

Railroad crossings

36

Better recruiting can solve all turnover problems

True

False

37

A company has to generate revenue equal to the costs of employee injuries to recover those costs.

True

False

38

Under Part 396, how often must drivers complete a written inspection report?

At the start of every long trip

After a repair has been performed

After an annual inspection has been performed

Daily or every time the power unit is changed throughout the day

39

Assuming Driver Johnson had 8 consecutive hours off duty prior to driving, did the driver violate the 10-hour rule? If so where did the violation(s) begin?

Yes, the 10-hour rule violation began at 4:00 p.m.

No violation

Yes, 10-hour violation began at 5:30 p.m.

Yes, 10-hour violation began at 6:30 p.m.

40

During a severe rainstorm, traffic was being diverted into a narrow side road due to downed power lines. John Doe was concerned that his 48-foot long, 102-inch wide trailer couldn't complete the turn. He stopped and expressed his concern to the officer in charge, but was ordered to make the turn. Although he turned very slowly and carefully, his trailer snagged a virtually invisible guy wire, pulling down a second pole across the street and downing additional power lines in the process. Was this accident preventable?

No, because John was not driving faster than road conditions warranted

Yes, because john didn't allow enough room to make the turn

Yes, because it was illegal for John to be out driving during a severe storm

No, because John was required to follow the orders of a law enforcement officer

41

Which of the following is an interviewing error?

Smiling at the candidate

Asking what salary the candidate expects

Asking questions about information on the job application

Taking a negative approach

42

When interpersonal skills need to be developed, which training method would be the most effective?

Text readings

Computer-based training

Instructor-led training

A job aid

43

When is training on recognized indicators of alcohol and drug misuse required by law?

When should a list of driver violations of motor vehicle laws be compiled and how long must the list remain on file?

Pre-employment and annual, keep for 1 year

Annually and retain for 3 years

Pre-employment and after an accident, keep for 5 years

Pre-employment only, keep for 1 year

46

What is top management's primary responsibility for safety in the workplace?

Direct and control a comprehensive safety program

Provide continuing endorsement of the safety program, policies, and procedures

Implement specific aspects of the safety program

Comply with safe work standards

47

Under OSHA, which employers are required to keep records of occupational illnesses and injuries?

All employers

Employers subject to other federal regulations

Employers with 50 or more employees

Employers with 11 or more employees

48

Job standards may not be changed for the purpose of hiring one employee over another

True

False

49

When is directed discussion a good training method to use?

When teaching how something works

When introducing a new subject or topic

When teaching complex operational skills

When learners need to hear about the experiences of others

50

All other things being equal, which activity will adult learners retain the most from?

Reading

Discussion

Lecture

Taking notes

51

To match the right candidate to a position which of the following needs to be done first?

Use proper interviewing techniques

Review each candidate's qualifications

Advertise the job opening

Prepare an accurate job description

52

A truck slides off the road in wet weather and gets stuck in a ditch. A tow truck pulls the truck from the ditch and the truck proceeds on its route. Is an Accident Register entry required?

No

Yes

53

Under Title 49 CFR Part 396, what document must the driver review before starting a trip?

Annual vehicle inspection report

Vehicle repair log

Roadside inspection report

Last vehicle inspection report

54

Which of the following is a red flag that a workers' compensation claim might be fraudulent?

Management suspicions

Expensive claim

Employee's request to return to work

Soft tissue injury on a Monday

55

What type of personality is best for a trainer?

Any personality will do

An easy-going pal

Pleasant, but businesslike

A firm leader

56

Selecting a teaching method depends on:

The time available

The training objectives

The size of the class

All of these

57

What is the requirement to obtain information from previous employers regarding drug and alcohol investigations?

Send a specific written consent along with the request for information

Ask for confirmation of dates worked only

Call the human resources department

There is nothing you can do

58

While exiting from his truck, a driver slips and breaks his ankle. Does this incident meet the DOT definition of an accident?

No

Yes

59

Why should carriers enforce accurate entries in DOT Hours of Service logs?

Drivers are subject to arrest for falsifying entries

Carriers will be prosecuted for requiring or permitting drivers to make false entries

Carriers need to assert their authority over drivers

DOT doesn't have enough people to enforce the requirements by itself

60

Which of the following DOT records must be kept on file for five years?

Daily Vehicle Inspection Report

Records of negative and canceled controlled substances test results

Records of driver alcohol tests indicating an alcohol concentration of .02 or greater

Annual Inspection Reports

61

When lifting heavy items, it is important to __________________.

Use quick, jerking movements

Avoid using handles

Keep the load close to your body

None of these

62

Employees who are trained require less involvement and intervention from their supervisors.

True

False

63

Which of these training media would be best if the participants need to be able to refer to the information when they return to the job?

Audio

Computer-based training

Instructor-led training

Print

64

Results of an on-road test in traffic should be kept on file for all applicants who were hired. It is also a good idea to keep the test results on file for _________.

All applicants who took the test

All applicants who passed the test

Applicants who were rejected for any reason

All applicants who failed the test

65

In which of the following accident situations is an on-the-scene company response NOT necessary?

When there was a fatal injury

When there was minor property damage

When transportation of hazardous materials was involved

When the driver has been involved in several minor incidents

66

Refer to the chart to apply the 70-hour rule and determine what date Driver Smith could legally begin driving again, even if only for a few hours.

5/10

5/9

5/11

None of the answers given

67

How often are motor carriers required to check driving records for each driver?

Only upon notice of a conviction for a moving traffic violation

Only upon initial employment

Once every two years

Once every twelve months

68

What is one of the primary goals of a supervisor in conducting an accident investigation.

To fix blame on someone other than the company driver

To determine if witnesses are telling the truth

To fix blame on the company driver

To determine driver training needs

69

During a job interview, what is the best way to make sure the candidate understands the job?

Provide information about the job in a variety of ways

Show the candidate a video of the job

Provide a booklet about the job for the candidate to look at

Explain the job clearly and thoroughly during the interview

70

Which of the following represents an unsafe condition that needs to be corrected?

Toxic chemicals stored in regulation containers

Secured gas cylinders

Objects stored on shelves

Dirty floors

71

Under what circumstances is an employer required to record a workplace injury on the OSHA Form 300?

When an employee or contractor is injured and requests that a report be filed

When an employee seeks medical attention beyond first aid for a work related accident or injury

When an employee or contractor is injured anywhere while on company business

Whenever any accident occurs on company property

72

You may refuse to hire someone with a history of alcoholism or illegal drug use by citing current year statistics that show, in general, that substance abusers are likely to relapse.

True

False

73

At the scene of an accident, which of the following is something that company drivers should be instructed NEVER to do?

Move injured victims

Talk to survivors

Talk to the press

Talk to other involved drivers

74

One of the documents you are required to keep in each driver's qualification file is the driver's application for employment.

True

False

75

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require a carrier to ask former employers of the results of alcohol and drug tests peformed during the past ___ years.

Three

Four

One

Two

76

What conclusion should an investigator draw from the following witness statement? "When the car passed the truck it started to skid and then did a 360 into the path of the truck. It looked like the truck driver tried to swerve right to avoid hitting the car but it was too late. You know, they talk about those truck drivers being professionals, but I'd think anybody would notice that that car full of kids was going way too fast in the rain and would have stayed clear."

The truck driver was going too fast

The witness could be detrimental to any litigation against the company

The driver of the car didn't violate any laws

The truck driver needs to receive additional safety training

77

What is the largest single factor affecting driver job satisfaction?

Hours of work

Customer friendliness

Pay

Company support

78

An employee reports an injury, but cannot provide details as to when or how the injury occurred. What is the reporting requirement?

Employee must provide a written and signed statement

Employee must provide a letter from the doctor

No report is required

Employee must find a witness to substantiate his claim

79

Which of the following is something you should NOT do when dealing with a disabled job applicant?

Ask the applicant how he or she would perform specific job functions

Ask the applicant to take tests that measure skills or capabilities related to the position's essential job functions

Assist the applicant in completing forms

Inquire if the applicant is currently on prescription medication

80

To improve driver retention, what is the most effective way of presenting the negative aspects of the job?

Downplay or minimize the negative aspects

Avoid all mention of any negative aspects of the job

Show applicants how current drivers deal with the negative aspects

Present the negative aspects first

81

Post accident alcohol and drug tests are always required if a fatality is involved.

True

False

82

A driver is stopped in his truck and charged with a DWI. He is allowed to retain his license until his court date. The law requires you to disqualify him from driving in the interim.

True

False

83

Which of the following activities would NOT be included in total on-duty time?

Resting in the sleeper berth

Waiting to be dispatched

Helping to unload a truck

Eating lunch in the cab

84

What four general areas should a supervisor investigate in an accident situation?

The road conditions, the accident site, the driver, and the witnesses

The injuries, the damage, the accident site, and the witnesses

The weather conditions, the road conditions, the driver, and the vehicles

The driver, the trip, the environment and the vehicles

85

Which of the following is the best statement of the purpose for on-road driving tests?

Tests whether candidate can drive without getting into an accident

Tests prospective drivers in a low risk environment

Tests prospective drivers in a realistic situation

Tests basic maneuvers that every CMV driver must master

86

Under what circumstance would a job-aid be helpful?

The task needs to be performed frequently

The task needs to be performed quickly

The task has a great number of steps

Performing the task incorrectly has minor consequences

87

Effective training programs save the company more money than they cost to develop and implement

True

False

88

Which of the following is not a common cause of injuries in the trucking industry?

Falls from equipment

Repetitive motion

Overexertion from handling materials

Falls on the same level

89

According to Part 396 of the FMCSRs, who has the responsibility for ensuring compliance with vehicle inspection requirements?

Mechanics

All of these

Drivers

Fleet Supervisor

90

Which of the following is NOT one of the common reasons why drivers sometimes falsify logs?

To conceal on-duty time

To conceal driving

To get paid for more hours than they worked

To comply with a perceived employer requirement

91

During one year a carrier experiences 5 accidents and its drivers log a total of 7,500,000 miles. What is the carrier's accident rate?

15

0.667

0.067

1.5

92

There is a 6-month gap in employment on a candidate's job application. What is the best way of handling the situation?

Ignore the gap

Return the application to the candidate for correction

Reject the candidate

Probe for an explanation during the interview

93

When the participant needs to memorize critical procedures, which training method would be the most effective?

Audio tape

Video tape

Computer-based training

Lecture

94

Attendance records are only required when training sessions are held to comply with regulations

True

False

95

What is an effective technique for preventing recurring injuries?

Document, analyze and track all accidents, injures and illnesses and implement countermeasures

Discipline employees who have more than one injury during a year

Complete all required government forms

Rotate employees into different duties on a periodic basis

96

What helps assure that only one license is issued to a driver and that drivers currently disqualified are prevented from obtaining a Commercial Driver's License?

NIOSH

CDLIS

VICAP

OSHA

97

What is an effective way of presenting the need for a safety program to a manager with a sales background?

Describe the human suffering that can be avoided

Calculate the additional hours of production needed to pay for losses

Calculate the additional dollars of revenue that must be generated to pay for losses

List the actual expenses due to accidents

98

How long must maintenance records be kept to satisfy DOT record keeping requirements?

Six months

One year

Two years

Three years

99

What effect does good hiring practices have on company accident rates?

Can increase accident rates

Has no effect on accident rates

Can decrease accident rates

100

When is lecture a good training method to use?

When teaching how something works

When learners need to hear about the experiences of others

When introducing a new subject or topic

When teaching complex operational skills

Thank you for completing NATMI's Motor Fleet Safety Basics Testing Option. If you scored, 70% or better, you will receive a course completion certificate. If not, you will need to retake the test or attend the classroom training.